Military and conflict reporting on Iran — strikes, escalation with Israel and the United States, proxy forces across the region, and defence developments — collected from independent English-language outlets.
Tehran [Iran], August 14 (ANI): Iran on Friday blamed what it called 'foreign military aggression' for oil pollution along the shores of Qeshm Island, alleging that contamination in the Persian Gulf is another consequence of military activity in the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran has worked out creative ways to restore its stockpile of ballistic missiles and other weapons, the Jerusalem Post has reported Israeli defense officials have been shocked by the rapid recovery of Iran's military capabilities since the heavy bombardment by the US and Israel in the opening stag
Tehran has worked out creative ways to restore its stockpile of ballistic missiles and other weapons, the Jerusalem Post has reported Israeli defense officials have been shocked by the rapid recovery of Iran's military capabilities since the heavy bombardment by the US and Israel in the opening stages of the conflict, the Jerusalem Post has reported.
The paediatric war wounds Dr Abu Sittah tries to heal in Lebanon In his Beirut office, Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah is going over his operating list for the weekend: 11 children in total, with life-altering injuries from Israel’s wars on Lebanon and Gaza. “There are two siblings who have shrapnel from the 2024 war that is now causing medical problems,” the prominent British-Palestinian plastic and reconstructive surgeon told Middle East Eye. “A boy with a partial amputation of his foot that needs reconstruction, from this war, and another boy with an amputation.
Tanker hit in Hormuz, UKMTO says The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said a tanker had been hit by an unmanned aerial vehicle while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. It added that while the vessel sustained minor damage, the whole crew was safe and accounted for, and no environmental impact has been reported.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian deputy foreign minister announced the compilation and publication of a documentary collection detailing 40 days of US-Israeli war of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
New posts 17:10 Gulf Cooperation Council Condemns Attack On UAE Vessels The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on August 14 condemned "Iran's attack" on two fuel tankers operated by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).
Israel carries out large series of explosions, artillery shelling in south Lebanon The Israeli army continued to launch several attacks across south Lebanon, which included the dropping of bombs and artillery shelling. According to Lebanon's state media, Beit Yahoun, Hadatha and Qounine experienced a large series of explosions, the sounds of which were heard in a number of coastal villages. Another huge explosion was reported in Mashaa al-Mansouri, amid the Israeli army dropping a number of explosive barrels in the area.
‘They’re all catastrophic’: The paediatric war wounds Dr Abu Sittah tries to heal in Lebanon Submitted by Gergana Krasteva on Fri, 08/14/2026 - 07:52 In Beirut, the British-Palestinian surgeon treats children severely wounded by Israeli attacks, including three sisters whose lives were altered irreversibly British-Palestinian surgeon Ghassan Abu Sittah in his office in the Ghassan Abu Sittah Children’s Fund headquarters in Hamra, Beirut, Lebanon, on 17 July 2026 (Gergana Krasteva/MEE) Off In his Beirut office, Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah is going over his operating list for the weekend: 11 children in total, with life-altering injuries from Israel ’s wars on Lebanon and Gaza . “There are two siblings who have shrapnel from the 2024 war that is now causing medical problems,” the prominent British-Palestinian plastic and reconstructive surgeon told Middle East Eye. “A boy with a partial amputation of his foot that needs reconstruction, from this war, and another boy with an amputation.
JD Vance says low energy prices for Americans top priority amid US war on Iran US Vice President JD Vance said that keeping oil and gas prices low for Americans is now Washington's top priority in its war on Iran. "I know that oil is down today and it's way down from the highs in the early days of the conflict," has said on Fox News. "That's goal number one -- keep oil and gas cheap for Americans all over our country.
Centcom denies reports of soldiers dying onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln The US Central Command (Centcom) has rejected reports surrounding the death of soldiers onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during its deployment to the Middle East. "One report alleged seven Sailors died in a brawl aboard the aircraft carrier and others have recently suggested a spike in suicidal ideations. These reports are FALSE," a post by Centcom on X read.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi has attributed oil pollution along the shores of Qeshm Island to the effects of foreign military aggression in the region.
Watch: Turkey's Fidan warns of 'radical steps' if Israel does not comply with Gaza deal Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned on Thursday that Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt may be compelled to take "radical steps" if the United States does not pressure Israel to comply with the Gaza peace deal. Fidan emphasised that while the Palestinian side has fulfilled its commitments, Israel has shown no progress in advancing to the second phase of the agreement. “We naturally expect the United States to exert the necessary pressure on Israel.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy said the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, stressing that Iranian forces have complete and decisive control over movements in the strategic waterway.
Florida [US], August 14 (ANI): US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced plans to establish the first-ever multinational, multi-domain attack drone task force to integrate unmanned systems operated by the United States and regional partners across West Asia, amid continuing conflict and heightened security tensions in the region.
Israeli army fired at civilians in Syria's Daraa province Israeli forces opened fire on civilians in Syria's Daraa province, Syrian state television Al-Ikhbariya reported. The gunfire reportedly forced some residents to leave their homes in the village of Maariya. There have yet to be any reports of deaths or injuries from the incident.
Report: Iraqi air defences intercept drones over Erbil Air defence systems intercepted drones over the northern Kurdish province of Erbil early on Thursday, Iraqi security sources told Al Jazeera. Footage circulating online showed the remnants of drones falling over a residential area near Erbil international airport. There have been no reported injuries or casualties so far.
Israeli forces will not withdraw from south Lebanon or Gaza, Katz says Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Israeli forces would not withdraw from what Israel calls its "security zones" in southern Lebanon or Gaza, in a video statement filmed from the Israeli-occupied Beaufort Ridge in Lebanon. Katz's remarks came days after Israeli and Lebanese officials held talks in Rome on implementing a 26 June agreement linking Israel's phased withdrawal from southern Lebanon to the verified disarmament of Hezbollah. Hezbollah, which is not a party to the agreement, has rejected calls to disarm.
The US-Iran standoff is hardening around the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington saying it can sustain maritime pressure indefinitely and Tehran signaling readiness for a prolonged confrontation and more offensive operations.
Israeli defence minister inaugurates new illegal settlement in Jenin Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has said settler attacks and the scenes in Qusra in the occupied West Bank are “costing Israel” and “its friends," Al Jazeera reported. The Israeli attacks, as well as the building of new illegal settlements and outposts, across Palestinian territories, have continued, the report said. The minister of defence inaugurated a new settlement in the Jenin area on Thursday, shortly after Israeli soldiers demolished Palestinian shops and properties on the same day.
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